Aging & Independence Services

Weighted Spoon

The Set of Four Weighted Utensils, model 30925, consists of a fork with weighted handle, knife with weighted handle, and two weighted spoons designed for use by people who have hand tremors or unsteady hands. The set consists of a knife, model 30926, fork model 30927, soup spoon, model 30929, and teaspoon, model 30928 all with plastic weighted handles to add resistance to movement. Each utensil is also available individually. DIMENSIONS: The handles are 4.5 inches long and .75 inch in diameter.

The Steady Spoon pediatric and adult adaptive utensils are designed with multiple features to make the special needs dining experience more independent and enjoyable. The counter weights keep the spoon bowl level preventing food spillage no matter what the adult or child’s arm position or level of tremor. The hook and loop strap and built-up handle eliminate the need for a strong grasp. The spoon’s weight gives added proprioceptive input for children with PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)

The Weighted Utensils are a fork, knife, and spoon with weighted handle designed for use by adults and children with fine motor, grasping, neurological, or sensory disabilities requiring proprioceptive feedback. These utensils feature built-up ridged handles to aid in grasping. Available adult utensils include a fork, a teaspoon, a tablespoon, a soup spoon, and a knife (each sold separately). The pediatric utensils include a youthspoon, a fork, a knife, a teaspoon, and a soup spoon (each sold se

The Youth Weighted/Coated Spoons are weighted spoons designed for use by children with tremors, biting reflexes, or grasping or upper extremity disabilities. These spoons have plastisol coating that increases the thickness of the bowls and help protect teeth and lips. The plastic vinyl handles are shaped to fit the fingers. Left- or right-hand models are shaped to turn in toward the center of the body. The utensils are made of stainless steel and can be cleaned in a dishwasher. DIMENSIONS: 7/8 i

The Youth Weighted / Coated Spoons are weighted spoons designed for use by children with tremors, biting reflexes, or shaky grasps. Available in a teaspoon or a youthspoon, these stainless steel spoons have plastisol-coated bowls to protect the lips and teeth and vinyl handles shaped to fit the fingers. The spoons are dishwasher safe. DIMENSIONS: The handles are 3.25 inches long x 7/8 inch in diameter. WEIGHT: Four ounces. COLOR: The handles are red.

The Youth Weighted Utensils are spoons and forks with weighted, built-up handles designed for use by children with grasping or upper extremity disabilities or tremors. Weight has been added to assist in stabilizing tremulous hands. The set includes a fork, teaspoon, soupspoon, and youths poon. Left- or right- hand models are shaped to turn in toward the center of the body. The utensils are made of stainless steel with plastic vinyl handles and can be cleaned in a dishwasher. DIMENSIONS: Handle i